From the monthly archives:

March 2011

Agile vs PRINCE in Local Government

by Kevin 29/03/2011 in Bristol

PRINCE has been established as the de facto project management technique in Government since it was developed in 1989 by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) as the  standard for information systems. PRINCE2, released in 1996, has since become increasingly popular, taking the methodology outside of the realms of strict IT projects establishing it [...]

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Smart & Connected City event webcasts

by Kevin 28/03/2011 in Bristol

This morning at the Watershed, Bristol City Council’s Futures Team held a strategic round-table exploring the vision of Bristol as a Smart and Connected City in 2020.
These webcasts of the speakers were shot on an iPhone using Bambuser so the audio quality is a bit variable.

Introduction: Stephen Hilton

Welcome: Barbara Janke

Smart City Bristol: Chris Tuppen

Shane Mitchell: [...]

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Event: “The Art of Immersion”, 18.00-1900, 12th April 2011, Watershed

by Kevin 23/03/2011 in Bristol

Frank Rose, author, and editor of Wired is appearing at the Watershed to present his ideas arguing that we are no longer just passive consumers of mass media, and that by creating content through youtube, twitter and blogs, we are media.
Tickets for the event are available from Watershed and are priced at £7.20 (£5.60 concessions)  

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“Know your place”: Council release historic maps of Bristol

by Kevin 17/03/2011 in Bristol

Bristol City Council has created a website that enables people to explore their neighbourhoods through historic maps, images and linked information.
‘Know Your Place’ allows wider access to Bristol’s historic maps as well as enabling people to share their own information and images about Bristol.
To enter ‘Know Your Place’ go to maps.bristol.gov.uk/knowyourplace. This version of [...]

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Free training: ‘My Friends Online’ 24 March 11am-3.30pm

by Kevin 16/03/2011 in Bristol

Knowle West Media Centre are holding an event to encourage people to come along and learn the basics of using a computer. The event will take place between 11am and 3.30pm on Thursday 24th March. A free lunch will be provided.
You can also sign-up for free weekly training:

Learn shopping, banking & other services online
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New role for Connecting Bristol manager

by Kevin 16/03/2011 in Bristol

Connecting Bristol’s manager Stephen Hilton has been appointed to a new role bringing together green, digital and European agendas to support the city’s economic success.
Following an open recruitment process, Stephen has now taken up the post of Service Director on a two-year fixed term basis.
The new role will oversee the council’s economic development activities, in [...]

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Event: “The Big M”, 20-22 March, Bath

by Kevin 10/03/2011 in Events

The Big M is an independent mobile-focused event being held later this month in Bath. Some well known and well respected names in the industry will be tackling a range of big issues such as mobile usability, Open Mobile Web and future innovations.
The events will include sessions and workshops on mobile development, mobile design and [...]

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Event: Bristol Wikimedia Academy, 19th March 9.40am- 4pm

by Kevin 08/03/2011 in Bristol

On Saturday 19th March Wikimedia UK and the University of Bristol will be hosting a Wikimedia Academy between 9.40am and 4pm in Room 1.06 at the Merchant Venturers School of Engineering, Woodland Road, University of Bristol.
This will be a non-technical event for individuals and organisations interested in working with Wikipedia and its related projects.
At this [...]

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